2023 Freamat White, Catleya
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- Grape Variety: 80% Feteasca Alba, 20% Feteasca Regala
- Vineyard: young vines located in Corcova, Romania; organic grapes;
- Wine-making: slow pressing, controlled-temperature fermentation in stainless steel tanks, 2 months on lees with stirring at regular intervals
- Style: dry white wine, fruity with aromas of peach, acacia and ripe citrus fruit, 12,8 % vol alc.
With a pale yellow straw-colored, bright and shiny, Freamat White is light bodied, with a balanced acidity that leaves an impression of freshness and sharpness.
About the grape variety
Feteasca Alba is the second most planted Fetească in Romania and is even more important in there than in its Moldovan birthplace. Meaning ‘white young girl’, it is an old variety that probably originates in the historic region of Moldavia (including today’s Republic of Moldova and the Romanian region of Moldova), where it has traditionally been cultivated, then spreading west to Transilvania and Hungary. It is spread throughout most of the wine regions but the greatest concentrations are in Transilvania in the centre of the country and in Romanian Moldova in the east.
Feteasca Regala is a grape variety native to Romanian. It literally means Royal Young Girl and it is the most widely planted variety in Romania. It was first observed in 1920 in the city of Danes in Transylvania, Romania. It has thin skin berries, it is susceptible to botrytis bunch rot and draught, but resistant to cold winter temperatures. Tends to produce aromatic wines that are dry, fresh, occasionally floral, both still and sparkling.
About the winery
Laurent Pfeffer is a french wine engineer and oenologist trained in Bordeaux, who first discovered Romania during a period of study and never wanted to leave. After realizing the viticultural potential of Romania, he decided to look for land suitable for growing vines. Fate directed him to Corcova, where he discovered the history and winemaking tradition of this region.
In 2007 he decided to settle here and founded the Catleya estate, which he currently runs together with his wife, Anne-Cecile. Since 2021, the Catleya estate has been converting to organic farming, both in the vineyard and in the cellar, in order to materialise our efforts through the certification of an approved body.
How to serve
How to serve
Sparkling and Light-Bodied White Wines - “Ice Cold” between 3-7°C
Rosé and Full-Bodied White Wines - “Fridge Cold” between 7-12°C
Light and Medium-Bodied Red Wines - “Cool” between 12-15°C
Bold Red Wines:“Slightly Cool” between 15-20°C
Dessert Wines - Depends on style
How to store
How to store
When preserved correctly, wine can last for decades, even centuries, growing in value and quality. But poor storage can spoil even the greatest wines in the world. These are a few aspects you should keep in mind: Store Wine at the Proper Temperature; Store wine bottles horizontally; Protect wine from light and vibration; Store wine at the proper humidity; Store wine in a wine fridge, not a regular fridge; Serve wine at the proper temperature; Store open bottles of wine properly
How to recycle
How to recycle
Up to 90% of new glass can be made from recycled glass. If you’re getting ready for a night out on the town, drink consciously and remember to keep your empties and then bring to the bottle bank. If you’re hoping to leave future generations with a healthy-ish and useful environment, then recycling wine bottles is the way forward and it doesn’t take much effort.
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